The withdrawal from friends is called schizoid disorder. In PCS people, I think we develop it as a defensive mechanism. You may have some latent fear of over-stimulation if you try to get together with friends. Sometimes, our friends abandon us as they struggle to figure how to relate to us.

I suggest you make a single contact with a friend who has the calmest lifestyle. AS you learn you can tolerate one friend, add another. This is a good time to be selective if you have any past friends with risky or destructive behaviors like excessive use of alcohol, etc. Your brain needs a less risky and stressful life moving forward.


Schizoid disorder is nothing like schizophrenia so don't worry about that.

My best to you.